It really says a lot about how bad the Panthers have been lately with Vegas favoring the Falcons this week in Carolina considering how bad the Falcons have been this year.  The Eagles absolutely ate the Panthers alive last Monday night, allowing Dirty Sanchez to dice them up all over the field.  The Panthers exposed a ton of weaknesses last week that the Falcons should be looking to exploit in this matchup.  The Panthers can not protect Cam.  The Panthers can not stop the pass.  The Panthers allow big plays on special teams.  Translation for the Falcons; blitz the hell out of Newton, throw the ball to Julio, and pray that they kick the ball to Hester.  But let’s not get too hyped up on the Falcons and too down on the Panthers.

The Panthers can turn it on at times.  Their running game has been suspect to say the least, but Newton can shred you on the ground when you take your eyes off of him.  The Falcons pass defense has been horrendous and Cam has no problems launching the ball to Benjamin or Olsen down the field.  This one has potential shoot-out written all over it.  Both of these defenses have been very beatable in the air and expect both teams to go for it this week in Carolina.  Keep this in mind when breaking down this matchup… Carolina has proven in the past that when you think they are done, they step up and get it done.  And just when you think the Falcons are looking better, they completely self-destruct and blow it.  The Panthers need a rebound win big-time and the Falcons need a win to keep their fans from selling their season-tickets to opponent fans, if they haven’t done so already.  I’d like